Stories from our community. Follow the journeys our creatives are on and be inspired. Hear from a range of professionals, at different levels, to discover where they’ve been, where they are and where they’re going in their careers. If you want to share your journey, contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
I LIKE NETWORKING, like The Creative Occupation, is a platform aiming to help creatives thrive in their careers, whilst challenging the lack of diversity in our industry. So, we just HAD to find out more about its Founder, Isabel, a woman with over 15 years of experience in arts, culture & entertainment, and now, a … Continued
Today, we’re thrilled to have Dani sharing her career journey so far! Dani founded her studio, Dotto, back in 2017 and has been putting out meaningful, type-focused work ever since. Since leaving ‘agency land’ behind, she’s forged an exciting freelance career and continues to push the boundaries with her studio; embracing collaboration and the ‘arty’ … Continued
It’s Molly on this fine Monday! This Manchester-based Founding Member is a talented Graphic-Designer-cum-Illustrator with a passion for all things playful. She graduated back in 2017 and, since then, she’s built a thriving freelance business alongside her day job, but she’s not quite ready to launch her one-woman studio yet. Read on to find out … Continued
BRAND NEW JOURNEY KLAXON! We’re kicking off this week with Danielle, Designer and Founder of Danielle Clarke Creative. This very month, last year, right in the thick of the pandemic, Danielle decided to go all in on running her own business… and she’s bossing it, helping health, wellness & fitness businesses build better brands. She’s … Continued
We spoke to Gabrielle as she enters a new stage in her career journey: freelancing! After five years in the field, this Founding Member was ready to swap accountancy for something more creative. She discovered graphic design one fateful evening in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. After graduating from Shillington, completing an internship, and working … Continued
We’ve got a Bank Holiday treat for you in the form of this fantastic read from Founding Member, Keir. Despite a degree in fine art, Keir pursued a career in graphic design that has seen him work with a whole host of exciting clients. Today, he has a flourishing freelance business with ethics at its … Continued
Annette Christian & Francesca Mariama founded YES GURL back in 2019 to empower young women, especially young women of colour, to share their thoughts, opinions and experiences. Fast forward to 2021, and they’ve built a thriving online magazine, and community, that celebrates sisterhood. Read on to learn more about their journey to YES GURL, and … Continued
Founding Member, Nadina aka Nadina Did This, worked in fashion, and briefly baking, for years before launching her freelance Graphic Design career. It’s been a journey, but she’s happy to be where she is today, using her work to champion causes that matter to her. Read on… Nadina, what’s your creative occupation? I’m a graphic … Continued
Today, we’re hearing from Artist, Designer & Maker, Abigail. Losing her job in 2020 was the catalyst for a burst of creative energy that resulted in the birth of her freelance business, which she runs alongside her full-time Graphic Design role. Read on as this talented Founding Member shares her journey; from struggling at Uni, … Continued
Melin’s had one hell of a career so far! Discover her journey, covering 3 countries and multiple creative roles, and find out what’s next for this awesome Founding Member. With a growing design business, and an exciting new project in the works, you can be sure she’s going places… but she won’t be closing the … Continued
Over 10 years into her career, Founding Member, Ayesha, retrained in Graphic Design and started down a new creative path. Discover how she built her multi-practise business AAH YES STUDIO, what she’s working on right now, and her dream projects. Spoiler alert, food is a recurring theme! Read on… Ayesha, what’s your creative occupation? Artist … Continued
Following on from her dazzling, Windrush-inspired graduate fashion collection, Founding Member, Tihara, has gone on to build a vibrant brand, encompassing blogging, a wide range of products, and a pop-up shopping experience. Discover her journey and hopes for the future of Tihara Smith. Tihara, what’s your creative occupation? I am a fashion, accessories, and product … Continued
